Andrew Little attacks Bill English, as he reveals his battle with prostate cancer left him determined to strive for a system fair for everyone.

Greens co-leader Metiria Turei's State of the Nation speech today focused on feminist themes.

Green MP Julie Ann Genter has publicly apologised to Laila Harre for criticising comments Harre made about her reasons for leaving the Greens in an interview.

Laila Harre has been accused of false accusations against her former Green Party colleagues by a Green Party MP, who has now backtracked.

Labour's visit to Ratana Pa today was a relatively quiet one - the fireworks instead came from Gareth Morgan.

Labour leader Andrew Little has all but ruled out forming a post-election coalition with the Maori Party or Mana Movement.

COMMENT: Politicians should not be swayed by big business and their lobbyists. Govt needs to serve the interests of the many, not the few.

Bill English's arrival this afternoon was uneventful compared to his first Ratana visit in 2002 - also the first by a National Party leader.

A landmark court ruling which allows councils to place restrictions on fishing is being challenged by the Government.

Resignations by MPs has been pronounced since MMP began in 1996, of both of list and constituency MPs.

A government u-turn making directors not criminally liable for running cartels ran counter to official advice.

Green MP Julie Anne Genter has been confirmed as her party's Mt Albert byelection candidate - and is promising a 'respectful' style of political contest.

Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei reveals her first job.

The Green Party are to contest the Mt Albert byelection, with a candidate to be selected in the New Year.

KiwiRail has announced it will replace its electric train fleet on the North Island main trunk line with diesel locomotives.

The National Party's decision not to contest the Mt Albert byelection can be well understood, but that does not make it right.

Catherine Delahunty and Steffan Browning will not seek reelection in 2017.

COMMENT: Politics can be a nasty, thankless business, especially when you're the leader.

Dentists spell out sugar control policies they say are needed

Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.

Labour appear quietly thrilled about the prospect of a National Party without John Key.

EXCLUSIVE: Hayley Holt has confirmed she will stand for the Green Party at next year's general election.

Michael Wood's victory in Mt Roskill is a "bloody nose" for the Government, says Labour leader Andrew Little.

People with student loans would be able to put off their repayments to instead save for a house under a Green Party bill to be debated by Parliament.

Dairy giant facing fresh calls to stop use of palm kernel expeller in the wake of "appalling" labour abuse claims against its Singapore-based supplier.

Greens back Kaikoura quake legislation despite voicing concerns over further damage to environment and sea life.

The Government will urgently pass quake recovery laws which allow landslips in the South Island to be cleared into the ocean without consent.

The latest poll canvassed views not just views on political parties but on what impact a Donald Trump presidency would have on New Zealand.

Pupils with learning difficulties struggle to get the help they need, despite Government changes to tackle inequity.

Green Party co-leader James Shaw has decided to run in Wellington Central again in 2017.